About Us
History
Older & Bolder began when five NGOs came together in late 2006 to call for a commitment to the development of a national strategy on ageing. This joint action was successful and the 2007 Programme for Government incorporated a promise to develop a National Positive Ageing Strategy. With continued funding from The Atlantic Philanthropies, Older & Bolder has evolved as an alliance comprising eight members with a shared vision and purpose as articulated below.
Membership
The current member organisations are: Active Retirement Ireland; Age & Opportunity; The Alzheimer Society of Ireland; The Carers Association; The Irish Hospice Foundation; The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament, The Older Women's Network and The Senior Help Line.
Older & Bolder’s Vision and Purpose
Older & Bolder’s vision - Older & Bolder’s vision is of an Ireland that affirms ageing and the rights of all older people, enabling everyone to live and die with confidence and dignity as equal, respected and involved members of society.
Older & Bolder’s statement of purpose - Older & Bolder is an alliance of non-governmental organisations that champions the rights of all older people, and seeks to combat ageism, acting as a catalyst for:
- Supporting older people, through our member organisations, as active participants in shaping an Ireland that promotes the welfare and quality of life of all citizens.
- Positively influencing and shaping beliefs and values, attitudes and opinion regarding ageing and older people.
- Valuing the role of older people in the community and understanding the diversity of older people, including those with a disability.
- Promoting an age-friendly society where decisions are informed by the expressed needs and preferences of older people and evidence-based research.
